Jalgaon, 03 Apr (HS):- A serial blast in gas

cylinders in Satri village in Amalner tehsil of Jalgaon district on Wednesday

night razed eight houses. The operations to control the fire were difficult due

to strong wind in the unseasonal climatic changes.

The fire that began in a ditch spread, and four to

five gas cylinders stored exploded, turning a small fire into a blaze.

The firefighters faced problems as they tried to reach the

village across the Tapi River. The fire tenders got stuck in the sand in the

river. The entire village lived in fear on Wednesday night. The local

administration arranged for a temporary shelter for the villagers. Further

investigation is in progress.

There was no report of any casualty in the blaze.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar